James Hughes
About James Hughes
James Hughes is the Canadian HCM Practice Lead for Workday at Alight Solutions, based in Vancouver, Canada. He has extensive experience in recruitment, human resources, and systems development across various organizations.
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James Hughes is the Canadian HCM Practice Lead, Workday, at Alight Solutions. In this role, he is based in the Vancouver, Canada Area.
Professional Background
James Hughes has amassed extensive experience spanning numerous roles. Before his current position at Alight Solutions, he served at Deloitte Canada as Senior Manager, Workday in the Human Capital Practice for four months in 2018. Previously, he held the role of HCM Practice Area Leader, Workday at Alight Solutions for three months in 2017. From 2013 to 2017, he worked for Aon Hewitt as HCM Practice Area Leader, Workday. Earlier in his career, James held various prominent positions, including Project Director, Information Technology at CHC Helicopter from 2009 to 2013, and Senior Manager, Recruiting Operations and Infrastructure at SAP from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
James Hughes earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering Technology (Geographic Information Systems) from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 1994. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Computer Science from Carleton University, graduating in 1992. His education provided a strong foundation in both technical and geographical sciences, which have underpinned his career in human capital management and information systems.
Recruitment and Human Capital Management
James Hughes has significant experience in recruitment and human capital management. His roles have ranged from Senior Recruitment Specialist at Blast Radius from 2002 to 2005, to Senior Manager, Recruiting at Business Objects from 2005 to 2007. His background in recruitment has equipped him with the skills needed to build and manage global teams effectively and develop comprehensive human resource policies.
Systems Development and Implementation
James Hughes has a strong background in systems development and implementation. Starting as a Systems Consultant at Facet Decision Systems from 1995 to 1998, James has demonstrated expertise in overseeing technology deployment. Currently, he oversees the deployment of the Workday SaaS HCM Platform at Alight Solutions, bringing a passion for technology, people, and process to his work.